1901 American Standard Version (ASV)

Job 32

1 Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends. 6 Because wisdom cometh not from age, he excuseth the boldness of his youth. 11 He reproveth them for not satisfying Job. 16 His zeal to speak.

 32:1 ¶ So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

 32:2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

 32:3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

 32:4 Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

 32:5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

 32:6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.

 32:7 I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

 32:8 But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

 32:9 It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

 32:10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.

 32:11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

 32:12 Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.

 32:13 Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:

 32:14 For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

 32:15 They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.

 32:16 And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?

 32:17 I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.

 32:18 For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

 32:19 Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.

 32:20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.

 32:21 Let me not, I pray you, respect any man's person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.

 32:22 For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away.